Archive for June 6, 2005
Pope Benedict delivers landmark conference on life and family issues
On Monday evening, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a landmark conference on life and family, in which he strongly emphasized the... Read more
Foreign minister invites first Vatican official to visit Russia
A delegation of the Russian Federation headed by its Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergei Lavrov, visited the Holy See this Tuesday... Read more
Parishioners support historic settlement in Covington
Parishioners in the Diocese of Convington are supportive of the $120-million fund that diocesan officials have offered to set aside... Read more
French priest hurt after mock same-sex marriage in Paris cathedral
French gay-rights activists took their legal battle for same-sex marriage into a Catholic church this week. Read more
Same-sex marriage bill continues to divide Canadian Parliament
A federal politician left the ruling Liberal Party yesterday to sit as an Independent over issues concerning Canada’s same-sex marriage... Read more
Colorado parishioners falling in love with Latin Mass
Although many Catholics are quick to write off the Latin Mass, believing it died years ago, in Boulder Colorado, it’s... Read more
No religious freedom in Cuba, says analyst
An analyst of the Cubanet news agency said this week that despite efforts by the Castro regime to portray itself... Read more
Dominican cardinal criticizes spread of immodest dancing
During a press conference on ethics in the media organized by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), Cardinal Nicolas de... Read more
Key Scottish attorney resigns over pope joke
One of Scotland’s most well known lawyers was forced to resign his chairmanship of the Faculty of Advocates after making... Read more
Detained Chinese priest released
Chinese authorities released a 75-year-old Catholic priest June 1, after he was detained for two months, the Cardinal Kung Foundation... Read more
Bolivian cardinal offers to mediate in crisis if protests are halted
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia announced it would offer mediation in the social crisis gripping the country with the condition... Read more
Madrid parishes read diocesan statement in support of June 18 demonstrations
A statement by the Archdiocese of Madrid in support of the pro-family demonstrations to take place on June 18 was... Read more
